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Subordinated debt: tough love for banks?


Abstract: Several recent proposals aim to restore market discipline to the banking sector by forcing banks to issue debt that is not guaranteed by the government, termed subordinated debt. This Commentary examines the reasoning behind such proposals and assesses the likelihood of their success.

Keywords: Bank supervision; Bank capital;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

Part of Series: Economic Commentary

Publication Date: 1998

Issue: Dec

Order Number: 1